Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do any of the work, so it wasn't exactly cheap. After the tax credit, it cost me $17,022.
My solar video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/m5wv4HcRNKw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/gPycyuVJ_Cg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/F1q5uIzjj_M
Part 4: https://youtu.be/gAswWVETWKo
A note on tax credits. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes that you owe. They are used by the government to incentivize certain activities, but there is no money passing from the government to the receiver of the tax credit. If you don't pay enough in taxes to at least equal the amount of the credit, then you don't get the credit! Said another way, in order to receive a tax credit, you first have to pay that much in taxes. I paid far more in taxes than I received from this tax credit, which came to about $7000.
How does my solar investment compare to investing in the stock market? Watch the video. The results will surprise you.
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published:24 Apr 2018

views:5401

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing in solar panels, but can't put them on your own roof.

published:15 Jul 2013

views:4959

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1477463992&linkId=f45153e24ca65b45b5669067dd74161b
Some of the best and biggest companies in the solar industry that you might want to keep an eye on. Solar is approaching being cheaper than coal, and already is in some parts of the world. These stocks are cheap now because of uncertainties in demand but as it clears up, they should go up.
FSLR First Solar, Inc.
SPWR SunPower Corporation
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc.
SEDG Solaredge Technologies IncTSLATesla Inc (solar shingles)

published:20 Mar 2017

views:31255

Link to research platform:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/
Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/stock-market-research-platform/lectures/5213427
You can read the full article here:
https://allweatherinvestments.com/2018/06/18/solar-stocks-carnage-cyclicality-explained/
Stock market news – Solar stocks carnage – Cyclicality explained!
The three main educational take outs of this article are: cyclicality, market sentiment (analysts) and action (when to invest).
We’ll discuss the above while analyzing the solar sector and the recent decline.
I have been researching the solar sector for a few weeks now and am coming to an end. What is interesting is that since I started researching the sector in depth, sentiment towards solar stocks has completely changed. Stocks like First Solar (FSLR), SolarEdge (SEDG) and SMA Solar (SMA) went from being the darlings of the market to being the most hated stocks out there.
What is incredible is how quickly can sentiment change and consequently how hardly can the respective stocks be hit. It is so important to look at what happened because there is so much to learn about how cyclicality works and how vulnerable are businesses that have no moats.
What happened in the solar sector?
Up till mid-May all looked well for solar stocks, California made it mandatory for new homes to have solar panels from 2020, FSLR was announcing production increases alongside new production plants and on May 10, 2018, J.P. Morgan even upgraded FSLR by increasing its price target from $75 to $85 based on the market-leading Series 6 product.
I am always wary of investing in such a bullish environment and good news because if you take a look at the longer-term stock price charts, you can see that the current stock prices are not far from where they were just a while ago.
What happened is that many investors got carried away by the flow of good news and strong earnings during the first months of 2018, they forgot that the solar industry is extremely cyclical where supply gaps can quickly turn into supply gluts.
The first big hit was when China announced the suspension of solar quotas and subsidies cuts in order to put the exploding industry under control. Tariffs on electricity generated from clean energy have been lowered by 0.05 yuan per kilowatt hour, a cut of 6.7% to 9% depending on the region.
This is what triggered the spiral of downgrades for solar stocks. Bank of AmericaMerril Lynch lowered its FSLR price target from $85 to $63 on expected margin contraction where the halt in Chinese installations will potentially lead to a global oversupply of panels and lower prices. It is funny that the same bank upgraded the stock just two months ago.
JMP downgraded FSLR form $87 to $46 and Goldman lowered its price target from $75 to $48 based on 40% lower volume expectations in China.
In my analysis of FSLR that you can read here, I have estimated cyclicality which gave me a much lower valuation than what other bullish analysts were seeing.
I might even have to lower the peak earnings there a bit but when you look at it from the long term, the most important thing to understand is that the solar panel industry and related sectors, is and will always be cyclical. When solar panel prices are high and FSLR can have a 35% gross profit margin, many others flock in to take a bite out of such a delicious pie. Given the regulatory and subsidy risks, we can call such a sector as unstable.
When and how to invest in solar stocks?
When investing you have two options. You can invest only after there is a stream of good news, analysts’ upgrades, strong earnings and guidance, or you can invest when a sector gets in trouble. The risks for the first option is that some bad news quickly put you in the red, as it happened lately with solar stocks. There is also the fear of missing out as some have been preaching FSLR to go to $140.
The key message here is that in order to invest in something, one must have a clear long-term view of the sector, the long-term earnings potential and take advantage of market irrationalities surrounding the environment. The only way to have more confidence in your decisions is to have clear value models for each stock and invest only when the stock comes to you and is below your intrinsic value in order to give you a margin of safety.
What do I do? Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/p/stock-market-research-platform
Check the comparative stock list table on my Stock market research platform under curriculum preview!
I am also a book author:
ModernValue Investing book:
https://amzn.to/2lvfH3t
More about me and some written reports at the Sven Carlin blog: https://svencarlin.com
Stock market for modern value investors FacebookGroup:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernvalueinvesting/

published:16 Jun 2018

views:4512

Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots of extra fees associated with collecting solar energy, and you're ready to make a long-term commitment to solar — sure! Solar power could be a good way to cut down on utility costs.
But if you're really wanting to make the switch, the upfront cost of installing panels and getting your home solar-ready can be expensive. The Solar PowerAuthority estimates the average cost of a 5kW system ranges from around $25,000-$35,000.
And for most people, the payoff period will be at least 10 years and likely closer to 20.
So, why does location make such a difference? One: Some places are just sunnier than others — and the more sun, the better. And two: Some states have incentives for solar-paneled homes, while others don't.
States like Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii — for example — might not be the best places to invest in solar, despite the sunny weather.
In Nevada and Arizona, public utilities have enacted regulations that have driven up the cost for homeowners taking advantage of net-metering, which is when a home sells its excess solar power back to the utility companies. And Hawaii's problem is that solar-paneled homes have sold so much surplus power back to the grid that utilities have become overwhelmed.
On the other hand, if you live in states like California or Rhode Island, solar could be a good investment.
Here's Bill Griffin, president and COO of startup Koolbridge SolarInc.:
"The conversation in Rhode Island is a very interesting one because they're using this net-metering concept, but they're guaranteeing price points and paybacks to the end user if they're the ones generating the solar energy."
And California has a history of being pretty pro-renewable energy, though even energy-savvy states have run into issues with power grids.
"We're using a structure that's already in place. And I think there's also some potential downsides to that, in that that structure — the grid itself — is coming close to 100 years old," Griffin said.
Koolbridge Solar is working on a system that helps homes retain 100 percent of the power gathered through panels on the house, which could eventually help homeowners get away from net metering altogether.
But until then, it still makes sense to weigh all the variables when it comes to powering your home with solar energy — just in case.
Sources:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CuSeeXbyuk
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Az2CtBhw
Direct Energy Solar
http://www.directenergysolar.com/blog/post/what-is-the-average-payback-period-of-a-solar-installation/
Solar Power Authority
http://www.solarpowerauthority.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-on-an-average-us-house/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/csp/troughnet/market_economic_assess.html
EnergySage
https://www.energysage.com/press/national-grid-rhode-island
KJZZ
http://kjzz.org/content/269921/why-death-nevadas-solar-industry-terrifies-arizona-businesses
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
http://dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/DocumentViewer?pid=A1001001A15J13B15422F90464
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/85149611
Koolbridge Solar
http://koolbridgesolar.com/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOZjsOaqSQ
CleanEnergy Authority
http://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/solar-rebates-and-incentives/california/
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published:19 Mar 2016

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In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, or LLC, to use depreciation benefits of a solar system.
NOTE: I try talking very slow in this video, so if I talk to slow for your liking you can use the speed option and listen to me at 1.25x speed or higher using the gear symbol at the bottom of the video player next to the "CC" button. Click on the gear button and you can adjust speed of the video.
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Here is my DIYSolar and Wind book that was published on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508454310/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1508454310&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20&linkId=URNF3DPORKY4M5YR
Barnes and Noble Nook version of my DIY Solar and Wind Book:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121302120?ean=2940151676939&itm=1&usri=2940151676939
This is a great book on Amazon that I would recommend you pick up to understand solar power (this is the 2013 edition and is great reading): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907670289/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1907670289&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20
This is the Grape Solar Panel that I am particularly fond of (many people sending me messages):
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published:20 Jun 2014

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published:28 Dec 2017

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As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and what makes the sector attractive to long term investors.

published:29 Feb 2016

views:2867

The way you can afford to put up solar, is sell the energy you harvest onto the grid.
Make money from solar.
Solar is the best investment anyone can make now.

published:20 Apr 2012

views:13426

I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go with Sola Panels or PV Cells!
I talk about whether Solar Panels are worth it, my SolarOutput, Solar Panel Warranty, Solar Calculators, and More!
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So if you're interested in solar, consider getting a small system now, and building on it over time. With Enphase Micro inverters, your system will be very modular and you can easily add more panels in the future.
We highly recommend the Enphase M250 micro inverters especially if you have trees or other structures that might cause shading issues on your panels. With micro inverters, you'll have a micro-inverter attached to each solar panel, where as a regular inverter will attach to many solar panels.
If you interested in learning more about how shading effects your panels, or other details on how solar collection works, please leave us a comment, and we can create a follow on video outlining these details.
Get get access to your data, and view your solar panel performance, you'll need a communication gateway like the Enphase Envoy. With this, you'll get lifetime data storage, access and nothing is cooler than seeing just how your panels are performing.
We recommend you clean your solar panels at least a few time a year, because in our testing, clean solar panels output about 4% more power than dirty ones, and this number will only get bigger the dirtier they are. The best way to clean solar panels is with a window cleaner and squeegee on a wand.
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published:20 Feb 2017

views:1885293

People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all day every day. But they DO run any time day or night. That necessitates a battery for energy storage and an inverter powerful enough to handle high current, neither of which are included in any retail solar kit.****
In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid these 7 deadly sins of solar. Whether that is a 10W starter kit system or a full blown whole house grid tied system, these all pretty much apply across the board. Make sure you don't fall into these or you will waste a bunch of money.
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published:21 Jan 2017

views:1917029

I take a look at the power bills over the past 5 1/2 years to see the results of going solar.
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The International Energy Agency projected in 2014 that under its "high renewables" scenario, by 2050, solar photovoltaics and concentrated solar power would contribute about 16 and 11 percent, respectively, of the worldwide electricity consumption, and solar would be the world's largest source of electricity. Most solar installations would be in China and India.

Photovoltaics were initially solely used as a source of electricity for small and medium-sized applications, from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to remote homes powered by an off-grid rooftop PV system. As the cost of solar electricity has fallen, the number of grid-connected solar PV systems has grown into the millions and utility-scale solar power stations with hundreds of megawatts are being built. Solar PV is rapidly becoming an inexpensive, low-carbon technology to harness renewable energy from the Sun.

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Historically, the group of generic top-level domains included domains, created in the early development of the domain name system, that are now sponsored by designated agencies or organizations and are restricted to specific types of registrants. Thus, domains edu, gov, int, and mil are now considered sponsored top-level domains, much like the themed top-level domains (e.g., jobs). The entire group of domains that do not have a geographic or country designation (see country-code top-level domain) is still often referred to by the term generic TLDs.

Solar (room)

The solar was a room in many English and French medievalmanor houses, great houses and castles, generally situated on an upper storey, designed as the family's private living and sleeping quarters. In such houses, the main ground-floor room was known as the Great Hall, in which all members of the household, including tenants, employees and servants, would eat. Those of highest status would be at the end, often on a raised dais, and those of lesser status further down the hall. But a need was felt for more privacy to be enjoyed by the head of the household, and, especially, by the senior women of the household. The solar was a room for their particular benefit, in which they could be alone and away from the hustle, bustle, noise and smells (including cooking smells) of the Great Hall.

The solar was generally smaller than the Great Hall, because it was not expected to accommodate so many people, but it was a room of comfort and status, and usually included a fireplace and often decorative woodwork or tapestries/wall hangings.

Solar (Taeyang album)

Solar is the first full-length solo album by Korean singer Taeyang, member of Big Bang. The album was released in two forms: the "Regular Edition" and the "Deluxe Edition" which is limited to 30,000 copies worldwide. The lead-single was "I Need a Girl" featuring his bandmate G-Dragon. On July 9, 2010, Taeyang's solo album Solar hit second place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and first place in Canada, the first time for an Asian musician. In Solar, Taeyang put much effort into enhancing his vocal skills as well as his composing, co-writing as many as four songs ("Solar", "Where U At", "Wedding Dress", and "Take It Slow") and writing lyrics for "Take It Slow".

Taeyang's first international album, Solar International, is the first ever K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album. The audio version (complete with a digital booklet) hit iTunes stores on August 19, 2010, while the video version (bundled with bonus, behind the scenes documentaries) arrived by September 10, 2010. The audio album combines both English and Korean hits from his past and present albums including "I'll Be There", "Connection" (feat. BIG TONE), "Wedding Dress" and "I Need a Girl (feat. G-Dragon)". On August 26, 2010, Solar's International album made it to fifth place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and Japan, and third place in Canada.

Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do any of the work, so it wasn't exactly cheap. After the tax credit, it cost me $17,022.
My solar video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/m5wv4HcRNKw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/gPycyuVJ_Cg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/F1q5uIzjj_M
Part 4: https://youtu.be/gAswWVETWKo
A note on tax credits. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes that you owe. They are used by the government to incentivize certain activities, but there is no money passing from the government to the receiver of the tax credit. If you don't pay enough in taxes to at least equal the amount of the credit, then you don't get the credit! Said another way, in order to receive a tax credit, you first have to pay that much in taxes. I paid far more in taxes than I received from this tax credit, which came to about $7000.
How does my solar investment compare to investing in the stock market? Watch the video. The results will surprise you.
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2:26

Solar power: a Trillion Fund guide to investing in solar energy

Solar power: a Trillion Fund guide to investing in solar energy

Solar power: a Trillion Fund guide to investing in solar energy

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing in solar panels, but can't put them on your own roof.

5:38

5 Solar Companies Stocks to Watch for 2017, 2018, and 2019

5 Solar Companies Stocks to Watch for 2017, 2018, and 2019

5 Solar Companies Stocks to Watch for 2017, 2018, and 2019

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1477463992&linkId=f45153e24ca65b45b5669067dd74161b
Some of the best and biggest companies in the solar industry that you might want to keep an eye on. Solar is approaching being cheaper than coal, and already is in some parts of the world. These stocks are cheap now because of uncertainties in demand but as it clears up, they should go up.
FSLR First Solar, Inc.
SPWR SunPower Corporation
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc.
SEDG Solaredge Technologies IncTSLATesla Inc (solar shingles)

8:13

HOW AND WHEN TO INVEST IN SOLAR - STOCK MARKET NEWS

HOW AND WHEN TO INVEST IN SOLAR - STOCK MARKET NEWS

HOW AND WHEN TO INVEST IN SOLAR - STOCK MARKET NEWS

Link to research platform:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/
Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/stock-market-research-platform/lectures/5213427
You can read the full article here:
https://allweatherinvestments.com/2018/06/18/solar-stocks-carnage-cyclicality-explained/
Stock market news – Solar stocks carnage – Cyclicality explained!
The three main educational take outs of this article are: cyclicality, market sentiment (analysts) and action (when to invest).
We’ll discuss the above while analyzing the solar sector and the recent decline.
I have been researching the solar sector for a few weeks now and am coming to an end. What is interesting is that since I started researching the sector in depth, sentiment towards solar stocks has completely changed. Stocks like First Solar (FSLR), SolarEdge (SEDG) and SMA Solar (SMA) went from being the darlings of the market to being the most hated stocks out there.
What is incredible is how quickly can sentiment change and consequently how hardly can the respective stocks be hit. It is so important to look at what happened because there is so much to learn about how cyclicality works and how vulnerable are businesses that have no moats.
What happened in the solar sector?
Up till mid-May all looked well for solar stocks, California made it mandatory for new homes to have solar panels from 2020, FSLR was announcing production increases alongside new production plants and on May 10, 2018, J.P. Morgan even upgraded FSLR by increasing its price target from $75 to $85 based on the market-leading Series 6 product.
I am always wary of investing in such a bullish environment and good news because if you take a look at the longer-term stock price charts, you can see that the current stock prices are not far from where they were just a while ago.
What happened is that many investors got carried away by the flow of good news and strong earnings during the first months of 2018, they forgot that the solar industry is extremely cyclical where supply gaps can quickly turn into supply gluts.
The first big hit was when China announced the suspension of solar quotas and subsidies cuts in order to put the exploding industry under control. Tariffs on electricity generated from clean energy have been lowered by 0.05 yuan per kilowatt hour, a cut of 6.7% to 9% depending on the region.
This is what triggered the spiral of downgrades for solar stocks. Bank of AmericaMerril Lynch lowered its FSLR price target from $85 to $63 on expected margin contraction where the halt in Chinese installations will potentially lead to a global oversupply of panels and lower prices. It is funny that the same bank upgraded the stock just two months ago.
JMP downgraded FSLR form $87 to $46 and Goldman lowered its price target from $75 to $48 based on 40% lower volume expectations in China.
In my analysis of FSLR that you can read here, I have estimated cyclicality which gave me a much lower valuation than what other bullish analysts were seeing.
I might even have to lower the peak earnings there a bit but when you look at it from the long term, the most important thing to understand is that the solar panel industry and related sectors, is and will always be cyclical. When solar panel prices are high and FSLR can have a 35% gross profit margin, many others flock in to take a bite out of such a delicious pie. Given the regulatory and subsidy risks, we can call such a sector as unstable.
When and how to invest in solar stocks?
When investing you have two options. You can invest only after there is a stream of good news, analysts’ upgrades, strong earnings and guidance, or you can invest when a sector gets in trouble. The risks for the first option is that some bad news quickly put you in the red, as it happened lately with solar stocks. There is also the fear of missing out as some have been preaching FSLR to go to $140.
The key message here is that in order to invest in something, one must have a clear long-term view of the sector, the long-term earnings potential and take advantage of market irrationalities surrounding the environment. The only way to have more confidence in your decisions is to have clear value models for each stock and invest only when the stock comes to you and is below your intrinsic value in order to give you a margin of safety.
What do I do? Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/p/stock-market-research-platform
Check the comparative stock list table on my Stock market research platform under curriculum preview!
I am also a book author:
ModernValue Investing book:
https://amzn.to/2lvfH3t
More about me and some written reports at the Sven Carlin blog: https://svencarlin.com
Stock market for modern value investors FacebookGroup:
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2:48

Is Solar Power Worth It? - Newsy

Is Solar Power Worth It? - Newsy

Is Solar Power Worth It? - Newsy

Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots of extra fees associated with collecting solar energy, and you're ready to make a long-term commitment to solar — sure! Solar power could be a good way to cut down on utility costs.
But if you're really wanting to make the switch, the upfront cost of installing panels and getting your home solar-ready can be expensive. The Solar PowerAuthority estimates the average cost of a 5kW system ranges from around $25,000-$35,000.
And for most people, the payoff period will be at least 10 years and likely closer to 20.
So, why does location make such a difference? One: Some places are just sunnier than others — and the more sun, the better. And two: Some states have incentives for solar-paneled homes, while others don't.
States like Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii — for example — might not be the best places to invest in solar, despite the sunny weather.
In Nevada and Arizona, public utilities have enacted regulations that have driven up the cost for homeowners taking advantage of net-metering, which is when a home sells its excess solar power back to the utility companies. And Hawaii's problem is that solar-paneled homes have sold so much surplus power back to the grid that utilities have become overwhelmed.
On the other hand, if you live in states like California or Rhode Island, solar could be a good investment.
Here's Bill Griffin, president and COO of startup Koolbridge SolarInc.:
"The conversation in Rhode Island is a very interesting one because they're using this net-metering concept, but they're guaranteeing price points and paybacks to the end user if they're the ones generating the solar energy."
And California has a history of being pretty pro-renewable energy, though even energy-savvy states have run into issues with power grids.
"We're using a structure that's already in place. And I think there's also some potential downsides to that, in that that structure — the grid itself — is coming close to 100 years old," Griffin said.
Koolbridge Solar is working on a system that helps homes retain 100 percent of the power gathered through panels on the house, which could eventually help homeowners get away from net metering altogether.
But until then, it still makes sense to weigh all the variables when it comes to powering your home with solar energy — just in case.
Sources:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CuSeeXbyuk
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Az2CtBhw
Direct Energy Solar
http://www.directenergysolar.com/blog/post/what-is-the-average-payback-period-of-a-solar-installation/
Solar Power Authority
http://www.solarpowerauthority.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-on-an-average-us-house/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/csp/troughnet/market_economic_assess.html
EnergySage
https://www.energysage.com/press/national-grid-rhode-island
KJZZ
http://kjzz.org/content/269921/why-death-nevadas-solar-industry-terrifies-arizona-businesses
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
http://dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/DocumentViewer?pid=A1001001A15J13B15422F90464
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/85149611
Koolbridge Solar
http://koolbridgesolar.com/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOZjsOaqSQ
CleanEnergy Authority
http://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/solar-rebates-and-incentives/california/
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22:36

Solar System Return on Investment

Solar System Return on Investment

Solar System Return on Investment

In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, or LLC, to use depreciation benefits of a solar system.
NOTE: I try talking very slow in this video, so if I talk to slow for your liking you can use the speed option and listen to me at 1.25x speed or higher using the gear symbol at the bottom of the video player next to the "CC" button. Click on the gear button and you can adjust speed of the video.
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Here is my DIYSolar and Wind book that was published on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508454310/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1508454310&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20&linkId=URNF3DPORKY4M5YR
Barnes and Noble Nook version of my DIY Solar and Wind Book:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121302120?ean=2940151676939&itm=1&usri=2940151676939
This is a great book on Amazon that I would recommend you pick up to understand solar power (this is the 2013 edition and is great reading): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907670289/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1907670289&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20
This is the Grape Solar Panel that I am particularly fond of (many people sending me messages):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CAVMMMG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CAVMMMG&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20

5:55

6 Years Living on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let's Do the Math

6 Years Living on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let's Do the Math

6 Years Living on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let's Do the Math

6 YearsLiving on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let'sDo the Math. I put it in black and white where you can see very easy.
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4:30

Investing in renewables: opportunities and challenges

Investing in renewables: opportunities and challenges

Investing in renewables: opportunities and challenges

As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and what makes the sector attractive to long term investors.

4:51

Invest in solar energy & make $60,000. a year selling solar energy.

Invest in solar energy & make $60,000. a year selling solar energy.

Invest in solar energy & make $60,000. a year selling solar energy.

The way you can afford to put up solar, is sell the energy you harvest onto the grid.
Make money from solar.
Solar is the best investment anyone can make now.

8:24

Is SOLAR Worth It? 5 Years Later with Solar Panels

Is SOLAR Worth It? 5 Years Later with Solar Panels

Is SOLAR Worth It? 5 Years Later with Solar Panels

I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go with Sola Panels or PV Cells!
I talk about whether Solar Panels are worth it, my SolarOutput, Solar Panel Warranty, Solar Calculators, and More!
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/twobitdavinci
Check Out Our Follow Up to this Video:
http://geni.us/SolarVideo02
Considering Solar? Watch This!
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Solar HoursCalc By Location:
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Solar Hours Calc By Zip Code:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByZip
Solar Angle Calc:
http://geni.us/SolarAngleCalculator
EnergyRates in the US:
http://geni.us/electricityRatesUS
BasicSolar PowerEnergy Meter:
http://geni.us/YnFv
TED Pro Home Advanced Solar Monitor:
http://geni.us/iFXbUKl
Smappee Advnaced Solar Energy Monitor:
http://geni.us/ysK0
Enphase MeteredGateway:
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Ettore Solar Panel Cleaning Wand:
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Gear We Use for Our Videos:
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My first piece of advice, is to buy less panels than you need, and slowly add to your system over time. These panels are getting more and more efficient, and cheaper by the year. I paid $10,000 for 5 235w panels for a total system of 1,175watts. But now, I could get 10 305 watt panels for a similar price.
So if you're interested in solar, consider getting a small system now, and building on it over time. With Enphase Micro inverters, your system will be very modular and you can easily add more panels in the future.
We highly recommend the Enphase M250 micro inverters especially if you have trees or other structures that might cause shading issues on your panels. With micro inverters, you'll have a micro-inverter attached to each solar panel, where as a regular inverter will attach to many solar panels.
If you interested in learning more about how shading effects your panels, or other details on how solar collection works, please leave us a comment, and we can create a follow on video outlining these details.
Get get access to your data, and view your solar panel performance, you'll need a communication gateway like the Enphase Envoy. With this, you'll get lifetime data storage, access and nothing is cooler than seeing just how your panels are performing.
We recommend you clean your solar panels at least a few time a year, because in our testing, clean solar panels output about 4% more power than dirty ones, and this number will only get bigger the dirtier they are. The best way to clean solar panels is with a window cleaner and squeegee on a wand.
Thanks so much for tuning in guys! We love making these kinds of videos, and sharing our experience and knowledge. Please ask questions or comments we'll definitely get back to you!
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7:14

Top 7 Mistakes Newbies Make Going Solar - Avoid These For Effective Power Harvesting From The Sun

Top 7 Mistakes Newbies Make Going Solar - Avoid These For Effective Power Harvesting From The Sun

Top 7 Mistakes Newbies Make Going Solar - Avoid These For Effective Power Harvesting From The Sun

People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all day every day. But they DO run any time day or night. That necessitates a battery for energy storage and an inverter powerful enough to handle high current, neither of which are included in any retail solar kit.****
In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid these 7 deadly sins of solar. Whether that is a 10W starter kit system or a full blown whole house grid tied system, these all pretty much apply across the board. Make sure you don't fall into these or you will waste a bunch of money.
Looking for your first solar panel system?
https://kit.com/LDSreliance
To help support me and my channel and to get special perks and prizes, please consider donating to my Patreon campaign at: https://www.patreon.com/LDSreliance

8:00

Is Solar Worth It? 18 Months Later With Solar Power

Is Solar Worth It? 18 Months Later With Solar Power

Is Solar Worth It? 18 Months Later With Solar Power

I take a look at the power bills over the past 5 1/2 years to see the results of going solar.
LEDBulbs (standard): https://amzn.to/2vjoKJX
LED Bulbs (Bathroom): https://amzn.to/2vgQQpq
LED Bulbs (Outdoor): https://amzn.to/2KsENKf

2:28

Is Solar Energy a Good or Bad Investment? | Ask a Fool

Is Solar Energy a Good or Bad Investment? | Ask a Fool

Is Solar Energy a Good or Bad Investment? | Ask a Fool

8:44

Investing in renewable energy

Investing in renewable energy

Investing in renewable energy

In this episode of HDTAY I talk about the energy sector and the trends that we are seeing today as well as the future of the sector as a whole. Check out the champion of the week and the short sports recap of the week.

Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do any of the work, so it wasn't exactly cheap. After the tax credit, it cost me $17,022.
My solar video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/m5wv4HcRNKw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/gPycyuVJ_Cg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/F1q5uIzjj_M
Part 4: https://youtu.be/gAswWVETWKo
A note on tax credits. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes that you owe. They are used by the government to incentivize certain activities, but there is no money passing from the government to the receiver of the tax credit. If you don't pay enough in taxes to at least equal the amount of the credit, then you don't get the credit! Said another way, in order...

published: 24 Apr 2018

Solar power: a Trillion Fund guide to investing in solar energy

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing in solar panels, but can't put them on your own roof.

published: 15 Jul 2013

5 Solar Companies Stocks to Watch for 2017, 2018, and 2019

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1477463992&linkId=f45153e24ca65b45b5669067dd74161b
Some of the best and biggest companies in the solar industry that you might want to keep an eye on. Solar is approaching being cheaper than coal, and already is in some parts of the world. These stocks are cheap now because of uncertainties in demand but as it clears up, they should go up.
FSLR First Solar, Inc.
SPWR SunPower Corporation
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc.
SEDG Solaredge Technologies IncTSLATesla Inc (solar shingles)

published: 20 Mar 2017

HOW AND WHEN TO INVEST IN SOLAR - STOCK MARKET NEWS

Link to research platform:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/
Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/stock-market-research-platform/lectures/5213427
You can read the full article here:
https://allweatherinvestments.com/2018/06/18/solar-stocks-carnage-cyclicality-explained/
Stock market news – Solar stocks carnage – Cyclicality explained!
The three main educational take outs of this article are: cyclicality, market sentiment (analysts) and action (when to invest).
We’ll discuss the above while analyzing the solar sector and the recent decline.
I have been researching the solar sector for a few weeks now and am coming to an end. What is interesting is that since I started researching the sector in depth, sentiment towards solar stoc...

published: 16 Jun 2018

Is Solar Power Worth It? - Newsy

Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots of extra fees associated with collecting solar energy, and you're ready to make a long-term commitment to solar — sure! Solar power could be a good way to cut down on utility costs.
But if you're really wanting to make the switch, the upfront cost of installing panels and getting your home solar-ready can be expensive. The Solar PowerAuthority estimates the average cost of a 5kW system ranges from around $25,000-$35,000.
And for most people, the payoff period will be at least 10 years and likely closer to 20.
So, why does location make such a difference? One: Some places are just sunnier than others — and the more sun, the better....

published: 19 Mar 2016

Solar System Return on Investment

In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, or LLC, to use depreciation benefits of a solar system.
NOTE: I try talking very slow in this video, so if I talk to slow for your liking you can use the speed option and listen to me at 1.25x speed or higher using the gear symbol at the bottom of the video player next to the "CC" button. Click on the gear button and you can adjust speed of the video.
---
Here is my DIYSolar and Wind book that was published on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508454310/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1508454310&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20&linkId=URNF3DPORKY4M5YR
Barnes and Noble Nook version of my DI...

published: 20 Jun 2014

6 Years Living on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let's Do the Math

6 YearsLiving on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let'sDo the Math. I put it in black and white where you can see very easy.
You know you have done a good job on a video when other channels buy thumbs down for your videos Thanks guys!
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published: 28 Dec 2017

Investing in renewables: opportunities and challenges

As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and what makes the sector attractive to long term investors.

published: 29 Feb 2016

Invest in solar energy & make $60,000. a year selling solar energy.

The way you can afford to put up solar, is sell the energy you harvest onto the grid.
Make money from solar.
Solar is the best investment anyone can make now.

published: 20 Apr 2012

Is SOLAR Worth It? 5 Years Later with Solar Panels

I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go with Sola Panels or PV Cells!
I talk about whether Solar Panels are worth it, my SolarOutput, Solar Panel Warranty, Solar Calculators, and More!
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/twobitdavinci
Check Out Our Follow Up to this Video:
http://geni.us/SolarVideo02
Considering Solar? Watch This!
http://geni.us/SolarVideo03
Solar HoursCalc By Location:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByLocation
Solar Hours Calc By Zip Code:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByZip
Solar Angle Calc:
http://geni.us/SolarAngleCalculator
EnergyRates in the US:
http://geni.us/electricityRatesUS
BasicSolar PowerEnergy Meter:
http://geni.us/YnFv
TED Pr...

published: 20 Feb 2017

Top 7 Mistakes Newbies Make Going Solar - Avoid These For Effective Power Harvesting From The Sun

People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all day every day. But they DO run any time day or night. That necessitates a battery for energy storage and an inverter powerful enough to handle high current, neither of which are included in any retail solar kit.****
In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid these 7 deadly sins of solar. Whether that is a 10W starter kit system or a full blown whole house grid tied system, these all pretty much apply across the board. Make sure you don't fall into these or you will waste a bunch of money.
Looking for your first solar panel system?
https://kit.com/LDSreliance
To help support me and my channel and to get special perks and prizes,...

published: 21 Jan 2017

Is Solar Worth It? 18 Months Later With Solar Power

I take a look at the power bills over the past 5 1/2 years to see the results of going solar.
LEDBulbs (standard): https://amzn.to/2vjoKJX
LED Bulbs (Bathroom): https://amzn.to/2vgQQpq
LED Bulbs (Outdoor): https://amzn.to/2KsENKf

published: 15 Jul 2018

Is Solar Energy a Good or Bad Investment? | Ask a Fool

published: 31 May 2013

Investing in renewable energy

In this episode of HDTAY I talk about the energy sector and the trends that we are seeing today as well as the future of the sector as a whole. Check out the champion of the week and the short sports recap of the week.

Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do ...

Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do any of the work, so it wasn't exactly cheap. After the tax credit, it cost me $17,022.
My solar video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/m5wv4HcRNKw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/gPycyuVJ_Cg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/F1q5uIzjj_M
Part 4: https://youtu.be/gAswWVETWKo
A note on tax credits. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes that you owe. They are used by the government to incentivize certain activities, but there is no money passing from the government to the receiver of the tax credit. If you don't pay enough in taxes to at least equal the amount of the credit, then you don't get the credit! Said another way, in order to receive a tax credit, you first have to pay that much in taxes. I paid far more in taxes than I received from this tax credit, which came to about $7000.
How does my solar investment compare to investing in the stock market? Watch the video. The results will surprise you.
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/FarmCraft101
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FarmCraft101/

Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do any of the work, so it wasn't exactly cheap. After the tax credit, it cost me $17,022.
My solar video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/m5wv4HcRNKw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/gPycyuVJ_Cg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/F1q5uIzjj_M
Part 4: https://youtu.be/gAswWVETWKo
A note on tax credits. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes that you owe. They are used by the government to incentivize certain activities, but there is no money passing from the government to the receiver of the tax credit. If you don't pay enough in taxes to at least equal the amount of the credit, then you don't get the credit! Said another way, in order to receive a tax credit, you first have to pay that much in taxes. I paid far more in taxes than I received from this tax credit, which came to about $7000.
How does my solar investment compare to investing in the stock market? Watch the video. The results will surprise you.
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/FarmCraft101
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FarmCraft101/

Solar power: a Trillion Fund guide to investing in solar energy

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing i...

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing in solar panels, but can't put them on your own roof.

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing in solar panels, but can't put them on your own roof.

5 Solar Companies Stocks to Watch for 2017, 2018, and 2019

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&l...

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1477463992&linkId=f45153e24ca65b45b5669067dd74161b
Some of the best and biggest companies in the solar industry that you might want to keep an eye on. Solar is approaching being cheaper than coal, and already is in some parts of the world. These stocks are cheap now because of uncertainties in demand but as it clears up, they should go up.
FSLR First Solar, Inc.
SPWR SunPower Corporation
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc.
SEDG Solaredge Technologies IncTSLATesla Inc (solar shingles)

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1477463992&linkId=f45153e24ca65b45b5669067dd74161b
Some of the best and biggest companies in the solar industry that you might want to keep an eye on. Solar is approaching being cheaper than coal, and already is in some parts of the world. These stocks are cheap now because of uncertainties in demand but as it clears up, they should go up.
FSLR First Solar, Inc.
SPWR SunPower Corporation
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc.
SEDG Solaredge Technologies IncTSLATesla Inc (solar shingles)

HOW AND WHEN TO INVEST IN SOLAR - STOCK MARKET NEWS

Link to research platform:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/
Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/sto...

Link to research platform:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/
Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/stock-market-research-platform/lectures/5213427
You can read the full article here:
https://allweatherinvestments.com/2018/06/18/solar-stocks-carnage-cyclicality-explained/
Stock market news – Solar stocks carnage – Cyclicality explained!
The three main educational take outs of this article are: cyclicality, market sentiment (analysts) and action (when to invest).
We’ll discuss the above while analyzing the solar sector and the recent decline.
I have been researching the solar sector for a few weeks now and am coming to an end. What is interesting is that since I started researching the sector in depth, sentiment towards solar stocks has completely changed. Stocks like First Solar (FSLR), SolarEdge (SEDG) and SMA Solar (SMA) went from being the darlings of the market to being the most hated stocks out there.
What is incredible is how quickly can sentiment change and consequently how hardly can the respective stocks be hit. It is so important to look at what happened because there is so much to learn about how cyclicality works and how vulnerable are businesses that have no moats.
What happened in the solar sector?
Up till mid-May all looked well for solar stocks, California made it mandatory for new homes to have solar panels from 2020, FSLR was announcing production increases alongside new production plants and on May 10, 2018, J.P. Morgan even upgraded FSLR by increasing its price target from $75 to $85 based on the market-leading Series 6 product.
I am always wary of investing in such a bullish environment and good news because if you take a look at the longer-term stock price charts, you can see that the current stock prices are not far from where they were just a while ago.
What happened is that many investors got carried away by the flow of good news and strong earnings during the first months of 2018, they forgot that the solar industry is extremely cyclical where supply gaps can quickly turn into supply gluts.
The first big hit was when China announced the suspension of solar quotas and subsidies cuts in order to put the exploding industry under control. Tariffs on electricity generated from clean energy have been lowered by 0.05 yuan per kilowatt hour, a cut of 6.7% to 9% depending on the region.
This is what triggered the spiral of downgrades for solar stocks. Bank of AmericaMerril Lynch lowered its FSLR price target from $85 to $63 on expected margin contraction where the halt in Chinese installations will potentially lead to a global oversupply of panels and lower prices. It is funny that the same bank upgraded the stock just two months ago.
JMP downgraded FSLR form $87 to $46 and Goldman lowered its price target from $75 to $48 based on 40% lower volume expectations in China.
In my analysis of FSLR that you can read here, I have estimated cyclicality which gave me a much lower valuation than what other bullish analysts were seeing.
I might even have to lower the peak earnings there a bit but when you look at it from the long term, the most important thing to understand is that the solar panel industry and related sectors, is and will always be cyclical. When solar panel prices are high and FSLR can have a 35% gross profit margin, many others flock in to take a bite out of such a delicious pie. Given the regulatory and subsidy risks, we can call such a sector as unstable.
When and how to invest in solar stocks?
When investing you have two options. You can invest only after there is a stream of good news, analysts’ upgrades, strong earnings and guidance, or you can invest when a sector gets in trouble. The risks for the first option is that some bad news quickly put you in the red, as it happened lately with solar stocks. There is also the fear of missing out as some have been preaching FSLR to go to $140.
The key message here is that in order to invest in something, one must have a clear long-term view of the sector, the long-term earnings potential and take advantage of market irrationalities surrounding the environment. The only way to have more confidence in your decisions is to have clear value models for each stock and invest only when the stock comes to you and is below your intrinsic value in order to give you a margin of safety.
What do I do? Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/p/stock-market-research-platform
Check the comparative stock list table on my Stock market research platform under curriculum preview!
I am also a book author:
ModernValue Investing book:
https://amzn.to/2lvfH3t
More about me and some written reports at the Sven Carlin blog: https://svencarlin.com
Stock market for modern value investors FacebookGroup:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernvalueinvesting/

Link to research platform:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/
Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/stock-market-research-platform/lectures/5213427
You can read the full article here:
https://allweatherinvestments.com/2018/06/18/solar-stocks-carnage-cyclicality-explained/
Stock market news – Solar stocks carnage – Cyclicality explained!
The three main educational take outs of this article are: cyclicality, market sentiment (analysts) and action (when to invest).
We’ll discuss the above while analyzing the solar sector and the recent decline.
I have been researching the solar sector for a few weeks now and am coming to an end. What is interesting is that since I started researching the sector in depth, sentiment towards solar stocks has completely changed. Stocks like First Solar (FSLR), SolarEdge (SEDG) and SMA Solar (SMA) went from being the darlings of the market to being the most hated stocks out there.
What is incredible is how quickly can sentiment change and consequently how hardly can the respective stocks be hit. It is so important to look at what happened because there is so much to learn about how cyclicality works and how vulnerable are businesses that have no moats.
What happened in the solar sector?
Up till mid-May all looked well for solar stocks, California made it mandatory for new homes to have solar panels from 2020, FSLR was announcing production increases alongside new production plants and on May 10, 2018, J.P. Morgan even upgraded FSLR by increasing its price target from $75 to $85 based on the market-leading Series 6 product.
I am always wary of investing in such a bullish environment and good news because if you take a look at the longer-term stock price charts, you can see that the current stock prices are not far from where they were just a while ago.
What happened is that many investors got carried away by the flow of good news and strong earnings during the first months of 2018, they forgot that the solar industry is extremely cyclical where supply gaps can quickly turn into supply gluts.
The first big hit was when China announced the suspension of solar quotas and subsidies cuts in order to put the exploding industry under control. Tariffs on electricity generated from clean energy have been lowered by 0.05 yuan per kilowatt hour, a cut of 6.7% to 9% depending on the region.
This is what triggered the spiral of downgrades for solar stocks. Bank of AmericaMerril Lynch lowered its FSLR price target from $85 to $63 on expected margin contraction where the halt in Chinese installations will potentially lead to a global oversupply of panels and lower prices. It is funny that the same bank upgraded the stock just two months ago.
JMP downgraded FSLR form $87 to $46 and Goldman lowered its price target from $75 to $48 based on 40% lower volume expectations in China.
In my analysis of FSLR that you can read here, I have estimated cyclicality which gave me a much lower valuation than what other bullish analysts were seeing.
I might even have to lower the peak earnings there a bit but when you look at it from the long term, the most important thing to understand is that the solar panel industry and related sectors, is and will always be cyclical. When solar panel prices are high and FSLR can have a 35% gross profit margin, many others flock in to take a bite out of such a delicious pie. Given the regulatory and subsidy risks, we can call such a sector as unstable.
When and how to invest in solar stocks?
When investing you have two options. You can invest only after there is a stream of good news, analysts’ upgrades, strong earnings and guidance, or you can invest when a sector gets in trouble. The risks for the first option is that some bad news quickly put you in the red, as it happened lately with solar stocks. There is also the fear of missing out as some have been preaching FSLR to go to $140.
The key message here is that in order to invest in something, one must have a clear long-term view of the sector, the long-term earnings potential and take advantage of market irrationalities surrounding the environment. The only way to have more confidence in your decisions is to have clear value models for each stock and invest only when the stock comes to you and is below your intrinsic value in order to give you a margin of safety.
What do I do? Full-time independent stock market analyst and researcher:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/p/stock-market-research-platform
Check the comparative stock list table on my Stock market research platform under curriculum preview!
I am also a book author:
ModernValue Investing book:
https://amzn.to/2lvfH3t
More about me and some written reports at the Sven Carlin blog: https://svencarlin.com
Stock market for modern value investors FacebookGroup:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernvalueinvesting/

Is Solar Power Worth It? - Newsy

Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots...

Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots of extra fees associated with collecting solar energy, and you're ready to make a long-term commitment to solar — sure! Solar power could be a good way to cut down on utility costs.
But if you're really wanting to make the switch, the upfront cost of installing panels and getting your home solar-ready can be expensive. The Solar PowerAuthority estimates the average cost of a 5kW system ranges from around $25,000-$35,000.
And for most people, the payoff period will be at least 10 years and likely closer to 20.
So, why does location make such a difference? One: Some places are just sunnier than others — and the more sun, the better. And two: Some states have incentives for solar-paneled homes, while others don't.
States like Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii — for example — might not be the best places to invest in solar, despite the sunny weather.
In Nevada and Arizona, public utilities have enacted regulations that have driven up the cost for homeowners taking advantage of net-metering, which is when a home sells its excess solar power back to the utility companies. And Hawaii's problem is that solar-paneled homes have sold so much surplus power back to the grid that utilities have become overwhelmed.
On the other hand, if you live in states like California or Rhode Island, solar could be a good investment.
Here's Bill Griffin, president and COO of startup Koolbridge SolarInc.:
"The conversation in Rhode Island is a very interesting one because they're using this net-metering concept, but they're guaranteeing price points and paybacks to the end user if they're the ones generating the solar energy."
And California has a history of being pretty pro-renewable energy, though even energy-savvy states have run into issues with power grids.
"We're using a structure that's already in place. And I think there's also some potential downsides to that, in that that structure — the grid itself — is coming close to 100 years old," Griffin said.
Koolbridge Solar is working on a system that helps homes retain 100 percent of the power gathered through panels on the house, which could eventually help homeowners get away from net metering altogether.
But until then, it still makes sense to weigh all the variables when it comes to powering your home with solar energy — just in case.
Sources:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CuSeeXbyuk
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Az2CtBhw
Direct Energy Solar
http://www.directenergysolar.com/blog/post/what-is-the-average-payback-period-of-a-solar-installation/
Solar Power Authority
http://www.solarpowerauthority.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-on-an-average-us-house/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/csp/troughnet/market_economic_assess.html
EnergySage
https://www.energysage.com/press/national-grid-rhode-island
KJZZ
http://kjzz.org/content/269921/why-death-nevadas-solar-industry-terrifies-arizona-businesses
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
http://dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/DocumentViewer?pid=A1001001A15J13B15422F90464
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/85149611
Koolbridge Solar
http://koolbridgesolar.com/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOZjsOaqSQ
CleanEnergy Authority
http://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/solar-rebates-and-incentives/california/
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Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots of extra fees associated with collecting solar energy, and you're ready to make a long-term commitment to solar — sure! Solar power could be a good way to cut down on utility costs.
But if you're really wanting to make the switch, the upfront cost of installing panels and getting your home solar-ready can be expensive. The Solar PowerAuthority estimates the average cost of a 5kW system ranges from around $25,000-$35,000.
And for most people, the payoff period will be at least 10 years and likely closer to 20.
So, why does location make such a difference? One: Some places are just sunnier than others — and the more sun, the better. And two: Some states have incentives for solar-paneled homes, while others don't.
States like Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii — for example — might not be the best places to invest in solar, despite the sunny weather.
In Nevada and Arizona, public utilities have enacted regulations that have driven up the cost for homeowners taking advantage of net-metering, which is when a home sells its excess solar power back to the utility companies. And Hawaii's problem is that solar-paneled homes have sold so much surplus power back to the grid that utilities have become overwhelmed.
On the other hand, if you live in states like California or Rhode Island, solar could be a good investment.
Here's Bill Griffin, president and COO of startup Koolbridge SolarInc.:
"The conversation in Rhode Island is a very interesting one because they're using this net-metering concept, but they're guaranteeing price points and paybacks to the end user if they're the ones generating the solar energy."
And California has a history of being pretty pro-renewable energy, though even energy-savvy states have run into issues with power grids.
"We're using a structure that's already in place. And I think there's also some potential downsides to that, in that that structure — the grid itself — is coming close to 100 years old," Griffin said.
Koolbridge Solar is working on a system that helps homes retain 100 percent of the power gathered through panels on the house, which could eventually help homeowners get away from net metering altogether.
But until then, it still makes sense to weigh all the variables when it comes to powering your home with solar energy — just in case.
Sources:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CuSeeXbyuk
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Az2CtBhw
Direct Energy Solar
http://www.directenergysolar.com/blog/post/what-is-the-average-payback-period-of-a-solar-installation/
Solar Power Authority
http://www.solarpowerauthority.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-on-an-average-us-house/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/csp/troughnet/market_economic_assess.html
EnergySage
https://www.energysage.com/press/national-grid-rhode-island
KJZZ
http://kjzz.org/content/269921/why-death-nevadas-solar-industry-terrifies-arizona-businesses
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
http://dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/DocumentViewer?pid=A1001001A15J13B15422F90464
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/85149611
Koolbridge Solar
http://koolbridgesolar.com/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOZjsOaqSQ
CleanEnergy Authority
http://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/solar-rebates-and-incentives/california/
-------------------------------------
Newsy is your source for concise, unbiased video news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. Newsy delivers the news and perspective you need without the hype and bias common to many news sources.
See more at http://www.newsy.com/
Like Newsy on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/newsyvideos/

Solar System Return on Investment

In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, ...

In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, or LLC, to use depreciation benefits of a solar system.
NOTE: I try talking very slow in this video, so if I talk to slow for your liking you can use the speed option and listen to me at 1.25x speed or higher using the gear symbol at the bottom of the video player next to the "CC" button. Click on the gear button and you can adjust speed of the video.
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Here is my DIYSolar and Wind book that was published on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508454310/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1508454310&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20&linkId=URNF3DPORKY4M5YR
Barnes and Noble Nook version of my DIY Solar and Wind Book:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121302120?ean=2940151676939&itm=1&usri=2940151676939
This is a great book on Amazon that I would recommend you pick up to understand solar power (this is the 2013 edition and is great reading): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907670289/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1907670289&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20
This is the Grape Solar Panel that I am particularly fond of (many people sending me messages):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CAVMMMG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CAVMMMG&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20

In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, or LLC, to use depreciation benefits of a solar system.
NOTE: I try talking very slow in this video, so if I talk to slow for your liking you can use the speed option and listen to me at 1.25x speed or higher using the gear symbol at the bottom of the video player next to the "CC" button. Click on the gear button and you can adjust speed of the video.
---
Here is my DIYSolar and Wind book that was published on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508454310/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1508454310&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20&linkId=URNF3DPORKY4M5YR
Barnes and Noble Nook version of my DIY Solar and Wind Book:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121302120?ean=2940151676939&itm=1&usri=2940151676939
This is a great book on Amazon that I would recommend you pick up to understand solar power (this is the 2013 edition and is great reading): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907670289/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1907670289&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20
This is the Grape Solar Panel that I am particularly fond of (many people sending me messages):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CAVMMMG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CAVMMMG&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20

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Investing in renewables: opportunities and challenges

As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and wh...

As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and what makes the sector attractive to long term investors.

As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and what makes the sector attractive to long term investors.

Is SOLAR Worth It? 5 Years Later with Solar Panels

I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go ...

I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go with Sola Panels or PV Cells!
I talk about whether Solar Panels are worth it, my SolarOutput, Solar Panel Warranty, Solar Calculators, and More!
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/twobitdavinci
Check Out Our Follow Up to this Video:
http://geni.us/SolarVideo02
Considering Solar? Watch This!
http://geni.us/SolarVideo03
Solar HoursCalc By Location:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByLocation
Solar Hours Calc By Zip Code:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByZip
Solar Angle Calc:
http://geni.us/SolarAngleCalculator
EnergyRates in the US:
http://geni.us/electricityRatesUS
BasicSolar PowerEnergy Meter:
http://geni.us/YnFv
TED Pro Home Advanced Solar Monitor:
http://geni.us/iFXbUKl
Smappee Advnaced Solar Energy Monitor:
http://geni.us/ysK0
Enphase MeteredGateway:
http://geni.us/7vnYj
Enphase MicroInverter:
http://geni.us/VhXU
Ettore Solar Panel Cleaning Wand:
http://geni.us/QfRF
Gear We Use for Our Videos:
http://geni.us/tbdvgear21
My first piece of advice, is to buy less panels than you need, and slowly add to your system over time. These panels are getting more and more efficient, and cheaper by the year. I paid $10,000 for 5 235w panels for a total system of 1,175watts. But now, I could get 10 305 watt panels for a similar price.
So if you're interested in solar, consider getting a small system now, and building on it over time. With Enphase Micro inverters, your system will be very modular and you can easily add more panels in the future.
We highly recommend the Enphase M250 micro inverters especially if you have trees or other structures that might cause shading issues on your panels. With micro inverters, you'll have a micro-inverter attached to each solar panel, where as a regular inverter will attach to many solar panels.
If you interested in learning more about how shading effects your panels, or other details on how solar collection works, please leave us a comment, and we can create a follow on video outlining these details.
Get get access to your data, and view your solar panel performance, you'll need a communication gateway like the Enphase Envoy. With this, you'll get lifetime data storage, access and nothing is cooler than seeing just how your panels are performing.
We recommend you clean your solar panels at least a few time a year, because in our testing, clean solar panels output about 4% more power than dirty ones, and this number will only get bigger the dirtier they are. The best way to clean solar panels is with a window cleaner and squeegee on a wand.
Thanks so much for tuning in guys! We love making these kinds of videos, and sharing our experience and knowledge. Please ask questions or comments we'll definitely get back to you!
Visit our Site: http://www.twobitdavinci.com
Socials: @TwoBitDaVinci
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I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go with Sola Panels or PV Cells!
I talk about whether Solar Panels are worth it, my SolarOutput, Solar Panel Warranty, Solar Calculators, and More!
Support us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/twobitdavinci
Check Out Our Follow Up to this Video:
http://geni.us/SolarVideo02
Considering Solar? Watch This!
http://geni.us/SolarVideo03
Solar HoursCalc By Location:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByLocation
Solar Hours Calc By Zip Code:
http://geni.us/SolarHoursByZip
Solar Angle Calc:
http://geni.us/SolarAngleCalculator
EnergyRates in the US:
http://geni.us/electricityRatesUS
BasicSolar PowerEnergy Meter:
http://geni.us/YnFv
TED Pro Home Advanced Solar Monitor:
http://geni.us/iFXbUKl
Smappee Advnaced Solar Energy Monitor:
http://geni.us/ysK0
Enphase MeteredGateway:
http://geni.us/7vnYj
Enphase MicroInverter:
http://geni.us/VhXU
Ettore Solar Panel Cleaning Wand:
http://geni.us/QfRF
Gear We Use for Our Videos:
http://geni.us/tbdvgear21
My first piece of advice, is to buy less panels than you need, and slowly add to your system over time. These panels are getting more and more efficient, and cheaper by the year. I paid $10,000 for 5 235w panels for a total system of 1,175watts. But now, I could get 10 305 watt panels for a similar price.
So if you're interested in solar, consider getting a small system now, and building on it over time. With Enphase Micro inverters, your system will be very modular and you can easily add more panels in the future.
We highly recommend the Enphase M250 micro inverters especially if you have trees or other structures that might cause shading issues on your panels. With micro inverters, you'll have a micro-inverter attached to each solar panel, where as a regular inverter will attach to many solar panels.
If you interested in learning more about how shading effects your panels, or other details on how solar collection works, please leave us a comment, and we can create a follow on video outlining these details.
Get get access to your data, and view your solar panel performance, you'll need a communication gateway like the Enphase Envoy. With this, you'll get lifetime data storage, access and nothing is cooler than seeing just how your panels are performing.
We recommend you clean your solar panels at least a few time a year, because in our testing, clean solar panels output about 4% more power than dirty ones, and this number will only get bigger the dirtier they are. The best way to clean solar panels is with a window cleaner and squeegee on a wand.
Thanks so much for tuning in guys! We love making these kinds of videos, and sharing our experience and knowledge. Please ask questions or comments we'll definitely get back to you!
Visit our Site: http://www.twobitdavinci.com
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Top 7 Mistakes Newbies Make Going Solar - Avoid These For Effective Power Harvesting From The Sun

People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all d...

People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all day every day. But they DO run any time day or night. That necessitates a battery for energy storage and an inverter powerful enough to handle high current, neither of which are included in any retail solar kit.****
In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid these 7 deadly sins of solar. Whether that is a 10W starter kit system or a full blown whole house grid tied system, these all pretty much apply across the board. Make sure you don't fall into these or you will waste a bunch of money.
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People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all day every day. But they DO run any time day or night. That necessitates a battery for energy storage and an inverter powerful enough to handle high current, neither of which are included in any retail solar kit.****
In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid these 7 deadly sins of solar. Whether that is a 10W starter kit system or a full blown whole house grid tied system, these all pretty much apply across the board. Make sure you don't fall into these or you will waste a bunch of money.
Looking for your first solar panel system?
https://kit.com/LDSreliance
To help support me and my channel and to get special perks and prizes, please consider donating to my Patreon campaign at: https://www.patreon.com/LDSreliance

Is Solar Worth It? 18 Months Later With Solar Power

I take a look at the power bills over the past 5 1/2 years to see the results of going solar.
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I take a look at the power bills over the past 5 1/2 years to see the results of going solar.
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Investing in renewable energy

In this episode of HDTAY I talk about the energy sector and the trends that we are seeing today as well as the future of the sector as a whole. Check out the ch...

In this episode of HDTAY I talk about the energy sector and the trends that we are seeing today as well as the future of the sector as a whole. Check out the champion of the week and the short sports recap of the week.

In this episode of HDTAY I talk about the energy sector and the trends that we are seeing today as well as the future of the sector as a whole. Check out the champion of the week and the short sports recap of the week.

Did I waste my money? I invested in a 9200W grid-tie solar system, professionally installed by a solar company. This was a turn key installation, I didn't do any of the work, so it wasn't exactly cheap. After the tax credit, it cost me $17,022.
My solar video series:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/m5wv4HcRNKw
Part 2: https://youtu.be/gPycyuVJ_Cg
Part 3: https://youtu.be/F1q5uIzjj_M
Part 4: https://youtu.be/gAswWVETWKo
A note on tax credits. A tax credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes that you owe. They are used by the government to incentivize certain activities, but there is no money passing from the government to the receiver of the tax credit. If you don't pay enough in taxes to at least equal the amount of the credit, then you don't get the credit! Said another way, in order to receive a tax credit, you first have to pay that much in taxes. I paid far more in taxes than I received from this tax credit, which came to about $7000.
How does my solar investment compare to investing in the stock market? Watch the video. The results will surprise you.
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Solar power: a Trillion Fund guide to investing in solar energy

Opportunities are opening up for everyone to invest in renewable energy. Here, Trillion Fund talks you through the options if you are thinking about investing in solar panels, but can't put them on your own roof.

5 Solar Companies Stocks to Watch for 2017, 2018, and 2019

A good read for people who are new to investing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1477463992/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=investorpalac-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1477463992&linkId=f45153e24ca65b45b5669067dd74161b
Some of the best and biggest companies in the solar industry that you might want to keep an eye on. Solar is approaching being cheaper than coal, and already is in some parts of the world. These stocks are cheap now because of uncertainties in demand but as it clears up, they should go up.
FSLR First Solar, Inc.
SPWR SunPower Corporation
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc.
SEDG Solaredge Technologies IncTSLATesla Inc (solar shingles)

HOW AND WHEN TO INVEST IN SOLAR - STOCK MARKET NEWS

Link to research platform:
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Link to FSLR:
https://sven-carlin-research-platform.teachable.com/courses/stock-market-research-platform/lectures/5213427
You can read the full article here:
https://allweatherinvestments.com/2018/06/18/solar-stocks-carnage-cyclicality-explained/
Stock market news – Solar stocks carnage – Cyclicality explained!
The three main educational take outs of this article are: cyclicality, market sentiment (analysts) and action (when to invest).
We’ll discuss the above while analyzing the solar sector and the recent decline.
I have been researching the solar sector for a few weeks now and am coming to an end. What is interesting is that since I started researching the sector in depth, sentiment towards solar stocks has completely changed. Stocks like First Solar (FSLR), SolarEdge (SEDG) and SMA Solar (SMA) went from being the darlings of the market to being the most hated stocks out there.
What is incredible is how quickly can sentiment change and consequently how hardly can the respective stocks be hit. It is so important to look at what happened because there is so much to learn about how cyclicality works and how vulnerable are businesses that have no moats.
What happened in the solar sector?
Up till mid-May all looked well for solar stocks, California made it mandatory for new homes to have solar panels from 2020, FSLR was announcing production increases alongside new production plants and on May 10, 2018, J.P. Morgan even upgraded FSLR by increasing its price target from $75 to $85 based on the market-leading Series 6 product.
I am always wary of investing in such a bullish environment and good news because if you take a look at the longer-term stock price charts, you can see that the current stock prices are not far from where they were just a while ago.
What happened is that many investors got carried away by the flow of good news and strong earnings during the first months of 2018, they forgot that the solar industry is extremely cyclical where supply gaps can quickly turn into supply gluts.
The first big hit was when China announced the suspension of solar quotas and subsidies cuts in order to put the exploding industry under control. Tariffs on electricity generated from clean energy have been lowered by 0.05 yuan per kilowatt hour, a cut of 6.7% to 9% depending on the region.
This is what triggered the spiral of downgrades for solar stocks. Bank of AmericaMerril Lynch lowered its FSLR price target from $85 to $63 on expected margin contraction where the halt in Chinese installations will potentially lead to a global oversupply of panels and lower prices. It is funny that the same bank upgraded the stock just two months ago.
JMP downgraded FSLR form $87 to $46 and Goldman lowered its price target from $75 to $48 based on 40% lower volume expectations in China.
In my analysis of FSLR that you can read here, I have estimated cyclicality which gave me a much lower valuation than what other bullish analysts were seeing.
I might even have to lower the peak earnings there a bit but when you look at it from the long term, the most important thing to understand is that the solar panel industry and related sectors, is and will always be cyclical. When solar panel prices are high and FSLR can have a 35% gross profit margin, many others flock in to take a bite out of such a delicious pie. Given the regulatory and subsidy risks, we can call such a sector as unstable.
When and how to invest in solar stocks?
When investing you have two options. You can invest only after there is a stream of good news, analysts’ upgrades, strong earnings and guidance, or you can invest when a sector gets in trouble. The risks for the first option is that some bad news quickly put you in the red, as it happened lately with solar stocks. There is also the fear of missing out as some have been preaching FSLR to go to $140.
The key message here is that in order to invest in something, one must have a clear long-term view of the sector, the long-term earnings potential and take advantage of market irrationalities surrounding the environment. The only way to have more confidence in your decisions is to have clear value models for each stock and invest only when the stock comes to you and is below your intrinsic value in order to give you a margin of safety.
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Check the comparative stock list table on my Stock market research platform under curriculum preview!
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Is Solar Power Worth It? - Newsy

Transcript:
Here's a question: Is solar power worth it?
That kind of depends on where you live.
If you're in an area that gets lots of sun and doesn't have lots of extra fees associated with collecting solar energy, and you're ready to make a long-term commitment to solar — sure! Solar power could be a good way to cut down on utility costs.
But if you're really wanting to make the switch, the upfront cost of installing panels and getting your home solar-ready can be expensive. The Solar PowerAuthority estimates the average cost of a 5kW system ranges from around $25,000-$35,000.
And for most people, the payoff period will be at least 10 years and likely closer to 20.
So, why does location make such a difference? One: Some places are just sunnier than others — and the more sun, the better. And two: Some states have incentives for solar-paneled homes, while others don't.
States like Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii — for example — might not be the best places to invest in solar, despite the sunny weather.
In Nevada and Arizona, public utilities have enacted regulations that have driven up the cost for homeowners taking advantage of net-metering, which is when a home sells its excess solar power back to the utility companies. And Hawaii's problem is that solar-paneled homes have sold so much surplus power back to the grid that utilities have become overwhelmed.
On the other hand, if you live in states like California or Rhode Island, solar could be a good investment.
Here's Bill Griffin, president and COO of startup Koolbridge SolarInc.:
"The conversation in Rhode Island is a very interesting one because they're using this net-metering concept, but they're guaranteeing price points and paybacks to the end user if they're the ones generating the solar energy."
And California has a history of being pretty pro-renewable energy, though even energy-savvy states have run into issues with power grids.
"We're using a structure that's already in place. And I think there's also some potential downsides to that, in that that structure — the grid itself — is coming close to 100 years old," Griffin said.
Koolbridge Solar is working on a system that helps homes retain 100 percent of the power gathered through panels on the house, which could eventually help homeowners get away from net metering altogether.
But until then, it still makes sense to weigh all the variables when it comes to powering your home with solar energy — just in case.
Sources:
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CuSeeXbyuk
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-Az2CtBhw
Direct Energy Solar
http://www.directenergysolar.com/blog/post/what-is-the-average-payback-period-of-a-solar-installation/
Solar Power Authority
http://www.solarpowerauthority.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-on-an-average-us-house/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/csp/troughnet/market_economic_assess.html
EnergySage
https://www.energysage.com/press/national-grid-rhode-island
KJZZ
http://kjzz.org/content/269921/why-death-nevadas-solar-industry-terrifies-arizona-businesses
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
http://dms.puc.hawaii.gov/dms/DocumentViewer?pid=A1001001A15J13B15422F90464
Getty Images
http://www.gettyimages.com/license/85149611
Koolbridge Solar
http://koolbridgesolar.com/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfOZjsOaqSQ
CleanEnergy Authority
http://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/solar-rebates-and-incentives/california/
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Solar System Return on Investment

In this video I discuss calculating a return on investment (ROI) of a solar system using tax credits and depreciation. I discuss how you can create a business, or LLC, to use depreciation benefits of a solar system.
NOTE: I try talking very slow in this video, so if I talk to slow for your liking you can use the speed option and listen to me at 1.25x speed or higher using the gear symbol at the bottom of the video player next to the "CC" button. Click on the gear button and you can adjust speed of the video.
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Here is my DIYSolar and Wind book that was published on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1508454310/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1508454310&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20&linkId=URNF3DPORKY4M5YR
Barnes and Noble Nook version of my DIY Solar and Wind Book:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121302120?ean=2940151676939&itm=1&usri=2940151676939
This is a great book on Amazon that I would recommend you pick up to understand solar power (this is the 2013 edition and is great reading): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907670289/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1907670289&linkCode=as2&tag=erilaysyoucha-20
This is the Grape Solar Panel that I am particularly fond of (many people sending me messages):
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6 Years Living on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let's Do the Math

6 YearsLiving on Solar Power is it Worth it? Let'sDo the Math. I put it in black and white where you can see very easy.
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Investing in renewables: opportunities and challenges

As investment in the renewable energy sector continues to grow, we examine the opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy in the UK and Europe and what makes the sector attractive to long term investors.

Is SOLAR Worth It? 5 Years Later with Solar Panels

I decided to get Solar Panels in July of 2011, and now with almost 7 years of data, I thought I'd share my finding, and what you can expect if you decide to go with Sola Panels or PV Cells!
I talk about whether Solar Panels are worth it, my SolarOutput, Solar Panel Warranty, Solar Calculators, and More!
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My first piece of advice, is to buy less panels than you need, and slowly add to your system over time. These panels are getting more and more efficient, and cheaper by the year. I paid $10,000 for 5 235w panels for a total system of 1,175watts. But now, I could get 10 305 watt panels for a similar price.
So if you're interested in solar, consider getting a small system now, and building on it over time. With Enphase Micro inverters, your system will be very modular and you can easily add more panels in the future.
We highly recommend the Enphase M250 micro inverters especially if you have trees or other structures that might cause shading issues on your panels. With micro inverters, you'll have a micro-inverter attached to each solar panel, where as a regular inverter will attach to many solar panels.
If you interested in learning more about how shading effects your panels, or other details on how solar collection works, please leave us a comment, and we can create a follow on video outlining these details.
Get get access to your data, and view your solar panel performance, you'll need a communication gateway like the Enphase Envoy. With this, you'll get lifetime data storage, access and nothing is cooler than seeing just how your panels are performing.
We recommend you clean your solar panels at least a few time a year, because in our testing, clean solar panels output about 4% more power than dirty ones, and this number will only get bigger the dirtier they are. The best way to clean solar panels is with a window cleaner and squeegee on a wand.
Thanks so much for tuning in guys! We love making these kinds of videos, and sharing our experience and knowledge. Please ask questions or comments we'll definitely get back to you!
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Top 7 Mistakes Newbies Make Going Solar - Avoid These For Effective Power Harvesting From The Sun

People make these 7 mistakes over and over again when they decide to buy their first solar panel system.
****I know refrigerators do not run continuously all day every day. But they DO run any time day or night. That necessitates a battery for energy storage and an inverter powerful enough to handle high current, neither of which are included in any retail solar kit.****
In this video, we'll discuss how to avoid these 7 deadly sins of solar. Whether that is a 10W starter kit system or a full blown whole house grid tied system, these all pretty much apply across the board. Make sure you don't fall into these or you will waste a bunch of money.
Looking for your first solar panel system?
https://kit.com/LDSreliance
To help support me and my channel and to get special perks and prizes, please consider donating to my Patreon campaign at: https://www.patreon.com/LDSreliance

Is Solar Worth It? 18 Months Later With Solar Power

I take a look at the power bills over the past 5 1/2 years to see the results of going solar.
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Investing in renewable energy

In this episode of HDTAY I talk about the energy sector and the trends that we are seeing today as well as the future of the sector as a whole. Check out the champion of the week and the short sports recap of the week.

The International Energy Agency projected in 2014 that under its "high renewables" scenario, by 2050, solar photovoltaics and concentrated solar power would contribute about 16 and 11 percent, respectively, of the worldwide electricity consumption, and solar would be the world's largest source of electricity. Most solar installations would be in China and India.

Photovoltaics were initially solely used as a source of electricity for small and medium-sized applications, from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to remote homes powered by an off-grid rooftop PV system. As the cost of solar electricity has fallen, the number of grid-connected solar PV systems has grown into the millions and utility-scale solar power stations with hundreds of megawatts are being built. Solar PV is rapidly becoming an inexpensive, low-carbon technology to harness renewable energy from the Sun.